Subzero temperatures this morning.
I took this picture one year ago today in Philadelphia.
I took this picture on March 7, 2015 – while standing on Chesapeake Bay, which was frozen in March for the first time since the 18th century.
Ninety-seven percent of experts say global warming brings an early spring, and that it is one of the most serious challenges facing us today.
One year ago, Toto was in a snowstorm on the east coast. But this year he has moved his research west.
Snow, and lack of snow – are both proof of global warming.
With the sun directly overhead and clear skies, earth’s surface receives about 1,000 watts per meter² shortwave radiation during mid-latitude summer. If you could convert that into electricity with 100% efficiency, that would power ten 100 watt light bulbs at noon. During winter, that is reduced to 300 watts per meter² on a clear day at noon. A rooftop covered with solar panels can potentially generate a lot of electricity – when conditions are optimal.
Using the AER RRTM model, I calculated the amount of longwave radiation reaching the ground during mid-latitude summer, is 349 watts per meter². About 97% of that is due to water vapor, and 3% is due to CO2.
During mid-latitude winter, the amount of downwelling longwave radiation is 224 watts per meter² – about 89% due to water vapor and 11% due to CO2. CO2 has more effect during winter, because there is less H2O in the atmosphere competing for the same wavelengths of longwave radiation.
During winter, the sun is relatively less important and the greenhouse effect is relatively more important.
Now consider the Antarctic winter. There is no shortwave radiation (blue) and very little H2O (red) in the atmosphere to emit longwave radiation. Thus there is little downwelling radiation – and extremely cold temperatures.
The forecast temperature for Boulder on Sunday afternoon at 2PM is 5F.
Ventusky – Wind, Rain and Temperature Maps
The record coldest March afternoon temperature in Boulder, was 11F on March 10, 1932.
The US is starting March with record cold, but March used to be a warm month.
10-Day Temperature Outlook for the Conterminous U.S.
Toto spent last March in Philadelphia
Toto spent March 2015 in Maryland, when the Potomac and Chesapeake Bay were frozen on March 7.
During March 1910, the average afternoon temperature in the US was 65 degrees, compared to 52 degrees last year.
During March 1910, Ohio afternoon temperatures averaged 61 degrees, compared to 45 degrees last year. Temperatures peaked at 86 degrees in 1910, compared to 65 degrees last year.
During March 1929, Ohio recorded temperatures above 90 degrees.
Meanwhile, the Washington Post predicts cherry blossoms will start blooming in winter.
Could cherry blossoms one day be blooming in winter? – The Washington Post
The condition of Brewarrina is hardly better than that of Bourke. Yesterday’s record was 117. On Wednesday night many of the residents walked the streets for hours, the thermometer at midnight registered 109, and the minimum reading was 103. Sickness is alarmingly prevalent. Bingara was yesterday visited by a terrific thunderstorm. Typhoid is prevalent in this district. Burraga yesterday registered 100 ; Cobar, 119, with two deaths registered. Goulburn, 104, with five deaths ; Grafton, 100 ; Gundagai, 108 ; Harden, 103; Moree, 109 ; Tamworth, 101. Wagga, 110 ; West Wyalong, 114 ; Young, 108.
All of the claims in this article by the Union of Concerned Scientists Communists are the exact opposite of reality.
Global Warming in the Northeast | Union of Concerned Scientists
Four of the six worst blizzards in New York City history have occurred since 1996. Cherry blossoms are blooming later in Washington DC.
March temperatures in the Northeast peaked around 1920 and again in the 1940s.
Summer temperatures in the Northeast peaked in the 1940s.
The percentage of hot days in the Northeast has plummeted. The last really hot summer they had was 1988, when James Hansen was warning Congress that everyone was going to burn up.
There is no indication that sea level rise has accelerated in the Northeast.
Sea Level Trends – NOAA Tides & Currents
Sea Level Trends – NOAA Tides & Currents
The warmest January in the Northeast occurred in 1790, during George Washington’s first month in office.
UCSUSA is attempting top create alarm, without one shred of evidence there is anything to be alarmed about. It is based entirely on lies and fraud.
Today is the last day of meteorological winter, and winter weather will continue indefinitely.
